October 20, 2006

Wine Blogging Wednesday #27 Announced: Ice Ice Baby

I've long loved ice wines and ice-style wines (those that are made by frozing grapes in a commercial freezer rather than leaving them to freeze on the vine). The best versions are rich, succulent and sweet...but always have a burst of fresh acidity that brings balance and life on the palate.

So, it is with much pleasure that I announce Wine Blogging Wednesday #27, hosted by the Kitchen Chick. The theme is Icy Desserts -- ice wines that is. Luckily, she's not being a stickler, so you don't need to find a 100% authentic, frozen-on-the-vine version...any wine made with frozen grapes will do.

I've long lauded the ice-style wines from Long Island and upstate New York...so I've got quite a few to choose from.

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If I wasn't a) in Asia where ice wines are hella expensive and b) a (obviously poor) grad student, I'd be doing participating in a second. I feel in love with ice wine "at first sip" back 10 years ago in college. My favorite way to end a good meal.

I had my first pay check in months. What the hell - may as well blow it on a bottle of Inniskillin?????

I thought my Champagne WBW event was a little on the pricy side, but ice wine is through the roof! You can depend on an entry from me. I would be happy if WBW was actually just DWBW all year round. (D=Dessert)

My bottle is already chilling in the fridge and I have an occasion im mind for it a week from today...